If there’s one panda who knows how to relax, it’s Xian Zi (仙子/Xianzi). With a face that’s the epitome of adorable – round, with perfect bird-like eye rings and a heart-shaped nose – this “Sleeping God” spends his days napping, often looking like a fluffy cloud in his peaceful slumber. But don’t let his calm demeanor fool you; when snow covers the ground, Xian Zi transforms into an enchanting frosted doll, capturing hearts as he playfully munches on bamboo.
Basic Information
- Name: Xian Zi (仙子)
- Meaning of the Name: The Fairy
- Gender: Male
- Lineage Number: 599
- Date of Birth: July 3, 2005
- Birthplace: China Giant Panda Conservation Research Center, Nuozhiping Wild Training Base
- Mother: Ying Ying (英英)
- Father: Lin Lin (琳琳)
- Siblings: You You (优优), Liang Liang (亮亮), Yang Yang (阳阳), Ying Hua (瑛华), Ying Mei (瑛美), Xian Nv (仙女), Meng Meng (萌萌), Yun Yun (韵韵), Shu Qin (淑琴), Sen Sen (森森), Mei Qing (梅清), Lan Xiang (兰香)
Intriguing Details of Panda Xian Zi
Appearance: Xian Zi is adored by many fans for his unique appearance. He has a nearly perfect, round face, with large, round ears, attractive bird-like eye rings, and a heart-shaped nose, making him a striking and handsome male panda.
Sleeping God: Xian Zi is known for his calm demeanor and love for sleeping. His primary activity during the day is sleeping, and he waits at the gate for his caretakers to provide food once he wakes up. Due to his penchant for napping, he is affectionately nicknamed the “Sleeping God.”
Frosted Doll: A video captures the scene of the panda Xian Zi eating bamboo in the snow. In the footage, Xian Zi is covered in a blanket of white snow, looking like an adorable “frosted” doll. While enjoying the delicious bamboo, he playfully frolics in the snow. The moment is both heartwarming and beautiful.
Life Experience of Panda Xian Zi
Professional Traveler: Since birth, Xian Zi has been relocated between various bases of the China Giant Panda Conservation Research Center to adapt to different living environments and conservation needs.
Move to Ya’an: On July 31, 2007, Xian Zi moved from the Nuozhiping Wild Training Base to the Ya’an Bifengxia Base.
Move to Nanjing: On April 18, 2008, Xian Zi, along with Jing Jing (晶晶) and Mei Ling (美灵), was sent to the Nanjing Hongshan Forest Park Zoo in Jiangsu Province for a short-term exhibition.
Back to Ya’an: On March 26, 2009, Xian Zi returned to the Ya’an Bifengxia Base after the exhibition in Nanjing.
Settle in Weihai: On September 1, 2009, Xian Zi arrived at Qingdao Liuting Airport via Sichuan Airlines and was then transferred to the Weihai Rongcheng Xixiaokou Shendiao Mountain Wildlife World (Xixiaokou Wildlife Park), where he has lived for over a decade.
